How To Fix TRM_ESOA012 - Field '&1' exceeds the maximum length of &2 char

TRM_ESOA012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRM_ESOA - Message Class for Tax and Revenue Management Services

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Field '&1' exceeds the maximum length of &2 char

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRM_ESOA012 - Field '&1' exceeds the maximum length of &2 char ?

  The SAP error message TRM_ESOA012 indicates that a specific field in your transaction or data entry exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving data transfer, integration, or when working with specific SAP modules that enforce field length restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the input data for a particular field exceeds the predefined maximum length. For example, if a field is defined to accept a maximum of 10 characters and you attempt to input 15 characters, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TRM_ESOA012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field name (represented by &1 in the error message) that is causing the issue. 
  
  
  Check Maximum Length: Review the maximum length allowed for that field (represented by &2 in the error message). This information can usually be found in the data dictionary (SE11)